Chem. [f. CAPR-IC (acid) + -YL.] Applied by some to the radical (C10 H10 O) of capric or rutic acid; by others to the radical (C8 H17 O) of caprylic acid, which some distinguish as Caprylyl. In the latter sense it appears in Caprylamide, the amide of the caprylic series; Caprylate, a salt of caprylic acid; Caprylonitrile, etc.
